Global market review of light-duty vehicle powertrains - forecasts to 2014

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Powertrain technology

• Exhaust emission regulations
• Fuel economy regulations
• New technical features and systems
• Petrol technology evolution
• Diesel technology evolution
• Alternative fuels
• Innovative powertrains

Chapter 2 Powertrain type and volume considerations

• Basic engineering decisions
• Engineering decisions
• Powertrain configuration and installation
• V-configuration
• Choice of dimensions
• Cylinder size
• Cylinder dimensions
• Cylinder spacing (bore centre spacing)
• Connecting rod length
• Materials for powertrain manufacture
• Cylinder head and combustion chamber
• Valve gear
• Induction system
• Fuel system
• Ignition system
• Cooling
• Lubrication
• Powertrain management
• Emissions control
• Overall volume requirements
• Geographical markets
• The EU 15
• North America
• Japan and South Korea
• The rest of the world
• Market segments

Chapter 3 Powertrain manufacturing considerations

Chapter 4 The future

• Internal combustion technical trends
• Hybrid powertrain influences
• Fuel cell hybrid powertrain influences

List of tables

• Table 1.1: Main exhaust emission regulation regimes for light passenger cars
• Table 1.2: Evolution of European exhaust emission regulations (g/km)
• Table 1.3: Fuel economy standards
• Table 2.1: Worldwide car and LCV assembly by geographical area, 2000-2014 (units ' 000)
• Table 2.2: Diesel penetration by geographical area, 2005-2014 (' 000s and %)
• Table 2.3: Hybrid penetration by geographical area, 2005-2014 (' 000s and %)
• Table 2.4: European (EU15) market segmentation, 1H 2006 (% and m)
• Table 2.5: US market segmentation, passenger car and light commercial1, 2004 (units ' 000s)
• Table 2.6: Engine classification within segments
• Table 3.1: Major engine manufacturing plants worldwide